20th November 2020
Research reveals decline in wellbeing since lockdown began
New SAMH research reveals that half of people using mental health services in Scotland feel worse now than at the start of the pandemic.
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3rd November 2020
More needs to be done says parliamentary group
The Cross Party Group on Mental Health has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help people access treatment and support.
30th October 2020
Blog | Building safeguards into our social security system
In our latest blog Public Affairs Officer, Craig, explains how SAMH has been working hard to ensure Scotland's new social security system works for people …
21st October 2020
New study reveals mental health impact of initial lockdown period
The first six weeks of the pandemic and lockdown had a major impact on the UK population’s mental health and wellbeing, according to new research supported …
19th October 2020
Blog | SAMH: support and trust
In our latest SAMH Trustee blog hear from, Stuart MacQuarrie, on his own personal journey to SAMH and what being a Trustee means to him.
9th October 2020
Blog | Recovering from a pandemic: one step at a time
In our first SAMH Trustee blog hear from Chair, Chris Creegan, on why we need to create a mental health system that is fit for the 21st …
8th October 2020
SAMH calls for figures on suicide to be published
We are calling for the latest suicide statistics to be published ahead of today's Ministerial Statement on Scotland’s Response to the Mental Health Challenge of Covid-19.
2nd October 2020
STV and SAMH forge new three year partnership
SAMH has joined forces with STV to help improve awareness of mental health and wellbeing in Scotland with a new three year partnership.
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